Fixing PhilHealth and the future of Filipino healthcare
PhilHealth is not a lost cause — it’s a foundation that needs careful rebuilding. To fulfill the promise of Universal Health Care, we must recommit to funding,…
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PhilHealth is not a lost cause — it’s a foundation that needs careful rebuilding. To fulfill the promise of Universal Health Care, we must recommit to funding,…
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Senator Loren Legarda has urged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to ensure the strict and transparent implementation of recent benefit…
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Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, Chairperson of the Senate Health Committee, has called on Filipinos to remain calm and vigilant in response to unverified social…
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An ordinary Filipino, despite being covered by PhilHealth, feels insecure about going to the hospital because the amount PhilHealth will cover is often unknown…
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We call on DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla (we were together in the Provincial Board Members League in 1998-2001) to intercede and take appropriate action to…
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New 15% contribution rate aims to strengthen the Social Security System’s fund and expand benefits under the Social Security Act of 2018.
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The law provides for free hospitalization and medicines for all Filipinos and mandates the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to look for funding…
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The insurer increased support for percutaneous coronary intervention by 1,629 percent to P524,000 from P30,300
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At a time when healthcare remains a critical concern for Filipinos, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has returned the focus to longstanding policies that many…
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In Central Negros, residents are finding comfort and unity despite temporary power interruptions, thanks to the efforts of Negros Power. While power outages…
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The Commission on Audit (CoA) has directed the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to refund P5.8 million in “unauthorized” allowances and benefits given to…
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In 2024, Quezon City achieved a remarkable milestone: receiving over a hundred prestigious awards from both local and international organizations. These…
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The Commission on Audit (CoA) has ordered the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to refund P5.8 million in “unauthorized” allowances and benefits given to…
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CoA held that instead of developing programs and increasing benefit packages, PhilHealth scheduled a staggered remittance to the Bureau of the Treasury…
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Senator Christopher "Bong" Go urged officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to act conscientiously following reports of a…
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Marcos said that Olongapo City will always have a special place in heart, citing that it is the reason why she always loves to visit the city.
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CoA advised PhilHealth’s management to assess whether there is substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern and disclose any…
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Since the enactment of the Sin Tax Law in 2012, PhilHealth has amassed an incredible amount in excess funds. Every year, it generates an estimated P50 billion…
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